Losartan potassium Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,576
Total Quantity
71.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 2,576 items of Losartan potassium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,094 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Losartan potassium is classified under Hypertension and heart failure in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,094 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Losartan potassium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,771 items |
| Difference | +45.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.